2012 Catalog PDF - Feather River College

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agab 112 AGRICULTURE sales & 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 LEC COMMUNICATION CSU
This course involves the study of principles of the selling process: selling strategies and approaches, why and
how people buy, prospecting, and customer service. Self-management, communication, and interpersonal skills
necessary in developing leadership qualities, and facilitating teamwork within the agribusiness sector will be
explored. Students will gain experience through role-play and formal sales presentations.
agab 150 AGRICULTURE COMPUTER 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 LEC APPLICATIONS CSU
Computer use in the workplace with emphasis on agribusiness situations. Computer applications including wordprocessing,
spreadsheets, databases, and presentation managers will be covered. Also included will be instruction on
accessing information through the Internet and World Wide Web, telecommunications, an introduction to web page
design and other software applications appropriate to agribusiness.
agab 280 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & 1 UNIT
HOURS: 2 LEC
CONTINUING EDUCATION IN AGRICULTURE
Designed as a course to assist students with skills for successfully obtaining employment or continuing education
in the Agriculture field. Addresses job seeking skills, presentation, interviewing, resume development, and transfer
procedures to other educational programs. Includes critique of the Agriculture Program and knowledge acquired
while at Feather River College.
AGRICULTURE - ANIMAL SCIENCE
agas 120 INTRODUCTION TO 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2 lec; 3 LAB ANIMAL SCIENCE CSU, UC
This course is a survey of the livestock industry, supply of animal products, and their uses in animal
production. There is a special emphasis on the origin, characteristics, adaptation, and contributions of farm
animals to the agriculture industry. The student will analyze the economic and environmental roles of animal
production and companionship to society. A survey of nutrition, genetics, reproduction, behavior, growth
and development of animals is included. Animal products, biosecurity, and food processing will also be
addressed.
agas 125 ANIMAL FEEDS AND NUTRITION 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2 lec; 3 LAB
CSU
The science of animal nutrition; the fundamentals of digestion and absorption in both ruminants and non-ruminants
are discussed. The nutritive value of feeds as they relate to the formulation of livestock rations will be emphasized
including by-product feeding.
agas 164 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 LEC
CSU, UC
General introduction to animal behavior. Behavior or individual animals, animal relationships, origins of behavior,
and social organizations are discussed. Cross-listed with BIOL164.
AGAS 266 ADVANCED AQUACULTURE 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2 LEC; 3 LAB
CSU
This course builds upon the knowledge gained in ENVR250 Fish Culture and delve deeper into the subjects of water
quality, water management, feed management, inventory, and bio filtration. These subjects are the driving force for
recirculation fish culture. Students will explore the important mechanical components of a system and the role each
plays in the life support of the culture species. Cross-listed with ENVR 266.
AGRICULTURE - EQUINE STUDIES
agEQ 001 WESTERN HORSEBACK 0.5-2 UNITS
HOURS: 0.25-1 lec; 0.75-3 LAB RIDING FOR BEGINNING RIDERS
Western riding techniques and equitation for beginning riders. Participants learn the principles of general horse care,
equipment and tack, and horse riding. Students will develop their skills through practical experience and will have
“individualized” equitation lessons in a group setting.
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